Local Arts

The spiritual theme of "Generosity" was put into practice by students and staff in the Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division this Christmas season.

1. Water Treatment Plant opens The Queen Street Water Treatment Plant was officially opened in June, although the facility has been fully operational for months.

Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC) passenger fares will increase by an average of 4.56 per cent beginning January 3, 2013. The average fare increase per ticket is $1.45 based on an average one-way trip of 188 kilometres (or 117 miles).

Notion Free Ever Ending Kicks 8-out-of-10 I remember the first time my mother showed me The Zombies. I instantly fell in love with the laid back, easy listening vibe mixed with intricate pop melodies.

It seems no amount of public education is enough to stop some people from getting behind the wheel of their cars drunk.

I was not overly surprised to see the results of our poll question from the December 19 edition of Yorkton This Week. We asked: Are the courts too soft in sentencing? Visitors to our website answered with a resounding 'yes.

Royal Ford recently presented the Yorkton Regional High School with a $1900 cheque, and the Yorkton United FC Soccer Club with a $2900 cheque.

Sometimes the best games are just mindless fun. NHL Fastrack is one of those games. Not a new idea, Fastrack first appeared a few years ago, the NHL version puts the hockey spin on things, and in this case it fits pretty well as a pasted-on theme.

In what has become an almost daily occurrence in Yorkton recently, local First Nations people marched down Broadway Street last week to protest federal government treatment of indigenous peoples.

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks had a great 2012 and planning for a successful 2013 season is underway. The 2013 season will begin with the seasonal camping application process opening online at www.saskparks.net on Monday, January 7.